Government - General Attorney / Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Las Vegas, NV

Government

Las Vegas, NV

Government - General Attorney / Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Las Vegas, NV

Attorney

No

Job Title: Deputy Attorney General, Personnel Division

Job Responsibilities:
The Deputy Attorney General in the Personnel Division represents all agencies within the Executive Branch of the State in employment matters. The primary duties include:

- Providing daily legal advice to assigned client agencies.
- Reviewing proposed employee discipline.
- Drafting legal briefs.
- Conducting legal research.
- Appearing in administrative hearings.
- Handling litigation in federal and state courts.
- Occasional travel, including out-of-state, may be required.

Education and Experience Information:
- Graduation from an accredited law school.
- Must be licensed to practice law in Nevada.
- Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
- The candidate must possess a valid state driver’s license at the time of appointment.

Preferred Experience:
- Current or recent experience with federal and state employment law and litigation is preferred.
- A working knowledge of federal and state rules of procedure, rules of evidence, and local court rules is a plus.

Skills Required:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute timelines without supervision.
- Professionalism, organization, self-motivation, punctuality, and leadership skills are essential.

Physical Demands:
- Ability to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment.
- Must be able to read printed materials and a computer screen.
- Ability to communicate clearly in person, virtually, and over the telephone or computer.
- Reasonable accommodations are available to otherwise qualified individuals upon request.

Salary Information:
- Gross Salary: Up to $135, Employee/Employer Paid or $115, Employer Paid, depending on experience (DOE).

Benefits of Position Include:
- Student loan forgiveness after 10 years of public service.
- Collaborative team of 11 attorneys.
- Opportunity to appear in all courts and handle all phases of litigation through trial and appeal.
- Compressed work schedule option.
- Work-life balance.
- Public service/community involvement.
- Retirement accrual after vesting.
- Paid vacation, sick, and family leave.
- Medical, dental, and life insurance.
- Free continuing legal education (CLE).

This job announcement provides an overview of the major duties and requirements but is not all-inclusive. A successful applicant is expected to develop job-specific skills and perform additional job-related duties as assigned.